Part A What claim does the author make about binge-watching in the PRO section of the Newsela article "PRO/CON: Binge-Watching"?\

Binge-watching may lead to weight gain due to inactivity.

Binge-watching may improve relationships.

Binge-watching ruins feelings of anticipation for what comes next.

Binge-watching can help people avoid conflict.

Question 2

Part B

Which statement accurately assesses the claim identified in Part A?

It is ineffective because the physical and mental issues associated with binge-watching outweigh the benefits.

It is effective because the author provides several examples of how binge-watching increases social connections, and refers to outside sources.

It effective because the author shares first-hand experience of spending more time as a family binge-watching.

It is ineffective because when people are binge-watching, they are focused on the content of the shows, not interactions with others.

Choose the sentence which has a subject and verb that agree the clouds that cover the mood dissipate quickly or harry and joe ran quickly to the bleacher that were without empty seats

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

What is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay ?